More than half of Alabama’s 67 counties go under a state of emergency today because of the forecast of severe winter weather. Gov. Kay Ivey cited the threat of ice, snow, sleet, freezing rain, and prolonged temperatures below freezing in her proclamation declaring the emergency.

Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 37 counties in Alabama, including several in North Alabama.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 37 Alabama counties as winter weather is expected to impact the state this week. The emergency declaration was made in response to forecasts of cold temperatures and potential hazardous driving conditions.

The upper half of Alabama will enter an officially declared State of Emergency this afternoon as a winter storm threatens to disrupt travel and create dangerous conditions there Friday.

Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency for 37 counties ahead of this week’s winter weather. While the local area is not included in the emergency area, residents are advised to exercise caution if travel to the designated area is necessary.

Governor Kay Ivey has declared a State of Emergency for 37 counties ahead of the incoming winter storm. Gov. Ivey made the announcement on Thursday morning in preparation for the winter weather expected on Friday.